How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from North Bibb, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to North Bibb, AL is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.89 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.06 mi
38.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.06 mi
Kilometers
38.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.11 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bibb
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive North Bibb
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coaling
AL

Town of the United States

From Tuscaloosa
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To North Bibb
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and North Bibb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and North Bibb.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

    2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Mercedes Drive

    1680 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Daimler Benz Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Daimler Benz Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    45 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Eastern Valley Road

    1831 ft · 43 sec · Eastern Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 27

    583 ft · 26 sec · County Road 27

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 27

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and North Bibb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
19.7 mi · 66%
State Route 5
1.19 mi · 4%
Daimler Benz Boulevard
1.05 mi · 3%
Mercedes Drive
0.36 mi · 1%
Eastern Valley Road
0.35 mi · 1%
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaling
00h 19m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near North Bibb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to North Bibb?

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Tuscaloosa and 15 miles from North Bibb.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near North Bibb.

Stop Ideas Near Coaling

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coaling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coaling.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

21 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and North Bibb. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bibb

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,013
Coordinates33.2040100, -87.1530500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: North Bibb (-87.15305, 33.20401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.47 $8.94
Premium $4.63 $4.86 $9.71
Diesel $5.42 $5.69 $11.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and North Bibb. The current time is 02:46:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.